Ghandi root oil (Homalomena aromatica, Araceae rhizome steam-distillate) is a linalool-dominant (62.1%) + terpinen-4-ol-secondary (17.2%) rhizome oil with one of the cleanest Tisserand & Young profiles in B216 Ch.13 — no known hazards, no known contraindications. Only safety variable is the IFRA 2009 linalool-peroxide class generalization: BHT 0.1% or α-tocopherol at production + cold + dark + airtight storage. Framework caps apply: adult dermal 5.0% + sensitive 3.0% + pregnancy all trimesters 5.0% (Politano 2008 linalool virtual-absence-of-reproductive-toxicity anchor) + pediatric cascade + max_oral 700 mg/day. Produced in quantity in India, limited availability in the West (T&Y Comments p.603). Distinct botanical rail: Araceae family is chemotaxonomically unusual for EO commerce — this is the only Araceae rhizome oil in B216 Ch.13, placing it in a singleton family position.
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- Danh pháp khoa học
- Homalomena aromatica Schott.
- Họ thực vật
- Araceae
- Bộ phận dùng
- Rhizomes
- Phương pháp chiết xuất
- steam_distillation
- Màu sắc
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- Phân loại nốt hương
- Nốt Middle
- Hương thơm
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- Chemotype / Cultivar
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Softly floral like sun-warmed herbs, clean rooty sweetness, lavender's quieter earthier sister, gently medicinal clarity without sharpness, warmly yielding and still
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Volatile constituents of the rhizome, including linalool and minor sesquiterpenes, disrupt bacterial cell membranes and inhibit growth of both Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms in vitro.
Ref: Singh G et al 2000, Flavour & Fragrance Journal 15:278–280
Rhizome volatile oil demonstrates fungistatic and fungicidal activity in vitro; linalool disrupts ergosterol-dependent fungal membrane integrity, inhibiting hyphal growth.
Ref: Singh G et al 2000, Flavour & Fragrance Journal 15:278–280
Linalool (62.1%) modulates GABA-A receptors and attenuates glutamate release, producing sedative and anxiolytic effects documented for the linalool constituent class.
Ref: class-extrapolation from lavender (linalool-dominant); Tisserand & Young 2014 Ch.13
Linalool inhibits NF-κB signalling and reduces pro-inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-6), as established across the linalool constituent class in multiple in vitro models.
Ref: class-extrapolation from lavender (linalool-dominant); Tisserand & Young 2014 Ch.13
Linalool attenuates nociception via TRPV1 channel inhibition and central opioid pathway modulation, consistent with class-level evidence for linalool-rich oils.
Ref: class-extrapolation from lavender (linalool-dominant); Tisserand & Young 2014 Ch.13
Minor sesquiterpene alcohol constituent α-cadinol suppresses murine B16 melanoma proliferation in vitro and in vivo via isoprenoid-mediated inhibition of tumour cell growth.
Ref: He L et al 1997a, Journal of Nutrition 127:668–674 (α-cadinol class; minor constituent of Ghandi root — % not confirmed in B216)
AI-summary
No RCT-grade clinical evidence is available for Homalomena aromatica EO specifically. The strongest primary evidence is Singh et al (2000), an in vitro study confirming antimicrobial and antifungal activity of the rhizome volatile oil. Linalool (62.1%) is supported by Politano et al (2008), a rat developmental toxicity study confirming low reproductive hazard. Sköld et al (2002/2004) characterised linalool-hydroperoxide sensitisation, forming the evidentiary basis for the IFRA 2009 antioxidant mandate. He et al (1997a) provides in vitro and murine in vivo evidence for α-cadinol sesquiterpene-alcohol class antiproliferative activity, but α-cadinol contribution in this oil is unquantified. All therapeutic extrapolations remain at constituent or class level; no human clinical trials for Ghandi root EO have been located.
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| Phương pháp | Liều lượng | Ghi chú |
|---|---|---|
| Diffusion | 3–5 drops per 100 ml water | Anxiolytic and antimicrobial ambient use. Blend with lavender or bergamot FCF. Diffuse 30–60 min intervals. Use only fresh, antioxidant-stabilised stock; linalool peroxides are respiratory irritants. |
| Topical massage | 1–2% in carrier oil (2–4 drops per 10 ml) | T&Y framework maximum 5%. Use fresh stock with antioxidant (BHT 0.1% or α-tocopherol). Patch test before first use. Oxidised linalool sensitises skin. Avoid broken or compromised skin. |
| Direct inhalation | 1–2 drops on tissue or palm | 5–10 deep breaths for acute stress or anxiety relief. Discard any oxidised stock. Effective when diffuser unavailable. Avoid prolonged exposure. |
| Aromatic bath | 4–6 drops in 1 tbsp carrier oil or emulsifier | Always pre-dilute — neat EO floats on water and causes sensitisation. Warm (not hot) bath only. Maintain within 5% T&Y adult framework. Not for sensitive skin. |
| Skincare / facial formulation | 0.5–1% in serum or lotion (1–2 drops per 10 ml base) | Conservative percentage for combination/normal skin. Use antioxidant-stabilised base. Avoid sensitive skin unless oil freshness confirmed — oxidised linalool sensitises per Sköld 2002. |
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